The L.I.F.E. Center meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm in the
Sakura Room of Issei Hall at the First United Methodist Church of Loomis. A daily participant fee of $3 provides seniors with a Continental breakfast, a healthy, well-balanced lunch, and participation in all the activities of the Center.

 

Activities:

Painting Classes
Quilting and Sewing
Tai Chi Classes
Stretchersize Classes

 

 

Class Descriptions

 

Tai Chi

Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 to 11 am

 

Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) is a centuries-old Chinese self-defense discipline for health, relaxation, meditation, and self-cultivation.

Sometimes called Chinese or Taoist yoga, Tai Chi emphasizes relaxation and inner calm rather than strength.  It can be learned by anyone regardless of age, sex, or athletic ability.  It is practiced slowly and evenly in circular patterns.

Tai Chi is considered a healing exercise because of its reputation for alleviating ailments, such as hypertension and arthritis.  Tai Chi improves circulation, balance, and helps relax and strengthen the nervous system.

Chi Gong (Oigong) exercises go hand in hand with Tai Chi Practice.  Chi Gong, meaning “energy work” helps develop the flow of “Chi” or life-force energy throughout the body.  This helps to energize and rejuvenate one’s feeling of overall well-being.

Bob and Isabel Meyer, the instructors, have been teaching Tai Chi for twenty years and Bob has been in Martial Arts for forty three years.

 

Stretchersize

Tuesdays & Thursdays 11 am to 12 noon

 

This class offers strength building, toning and increased flexibility for the more mature body.  Sue Inman, the instructor has studied dance for 30 years, and currently teaches ballet, tap and jazz to people of all ages.  Sue has taught stretch and fitness in Rocklin and the Center for the last 15 years.

 

Quilting and Sewing

Thursdays 9 am to 12 noon

 

This class is offered by Marie Golemis and Marylee Drake both of whom are involved in local quilting guilds.  They help develop quilting skills as well as sewing skills for those who prefer not to quilt.  Since quilting is an art of various dimensions they look for new projects to challenge the participants.  If they have a current project they assist them.  There are reference books to inspire them to try something new and they have the necessary tools for all their quilting projects.  They have a stash (quilters’ speak for fabric) which has been donated.

 

Art

Tuesday 9 am to 12 noon

 

This class is offered by Marie Bowden who was an Art Major at Yuba College and has taken classes from Pam Johnson at Sierra College and Gary Pruner at American River College.  The class is primarily focused on instruction in the visual arts and the public exhibition of our work.  The intent is to offer a welcoming social classroom setting for senior art students.  We provide a place to receive instruction and encouragement as they develop their creative gifts, and to experience the anticipation and excitement of setting up their own art shows.  The more advance students are a help and encouragement for the beginning students and adds to the spirit of the class.

 

Maintaining Well-Being During Transitions
Tuesday, October 6 10:00 am to 12:00pm

Everyone encounters major life changes during their life time, such as moving, marriage, divorce, retirement, and change of job. This workshop will explore the stages involved in these transitions, and the various ways one can maintain health and wholeness in this process.

Cost $10 with $3 lunch optional.
(Please make check payable to the Senior L.I.F.E. Center)

Leaving a Legacy
Tuesday, October 13 10:00am to 12:00pm

This workshop explores another kind of will sometimes called an Ethical Will or a Spiritual Legacy. This legacy is a way to share your values, blessing, life’s lessons, hopes and dreams for the future with your loved ones and the next generation.

Cost $10 with $3 lunch optional
(Please make check payable to the Senior L.I.F.E. Center)

*Ron Zielski is an adjunct lecturer in the Religious Studies Department at Santa Clara University and at the Pacific Theological Union in Berkeley where he teaches a variety of aging and spirituality topics for seniors Ron is a co-author of Vital Connections in Long Term Care: Spiritual Resources for Staff and Residents. Ron was a founding member of the Center for Spirituality and Aging in northern California and the founder of the Bay Area Health Ministries.